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Garmin GPS 60CSx Setup

This document describes the setup required for the Garmin GPS 60CSx.

  • Update GPS firmware using Garmin's Web Updater.
  • Main menu -> Tracks
    • Track log:   [x] On  [ ] Off
    • Setup
      • [x] wrap when full
      • Record method: time
      • Interval: 1 second
    • Setup -> Data Card Setup
      • [x] Log Track to Data Card
  • Main menu -> Setup
    • System
      • GPS:                   Normal
      • WAAS/EGNOS:            Enabled
      • Battery Type:          [set to whatever you're using]
      • Text Language:         English
      • External Power Lost:   Turn Off 
      • Proximity Alarms:      On
    • Interface:
      • Serial Data Format:    NMEA In/NMEA Out
      • Baud:                  4800
    • Map:
      • Orientation:           North Up
      • Auto Zoom:             On
      • Detail:                More
      • Lock On Road:          On
    • Routing:
      • Guidance Method:       Follow Road
      • Follow Road Method:    Faster Time
      • Next Turn Pop-up:      On
    • Time:
      • Time Format:           12 Hour
      • Time Zone:             US - Eastern
      • UTC Offset:            -05hrs 00min
      • Daylight Saving Time:  Auto
    • Calibration:
      • Compass:
        • Just follow the instructions to calibrate the compass
    • Altimeter:
      • Auto Calibration:      Off
      • Barometer Mode:        Variable Elevation
    • Welcome Message:
      • Set the message to (replace GPS_NUMBER with a number):
        • GPS GPS_NUMBER
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